Author: Rob

Limited Run and Square Enix announced a Gex trilogy remaster during their showcase. The original games were developed by Crystal Dynamics, known for their critically acclaimed Tomb Raider reboot trilogy. Gex was initially released in 1995, followed by Gex: Enter the Gecko in 1998, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko in 1999. The series revolves around the protagonist Gex, a gecko with a fondness for television, as he tries to prevent the cybernetic entity Emperor Rez from overthrowing The Media Dimension. The remaster, which includes Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko, will be released on…

During their Limited Run Games 2023 Showcase, Limited Run announced a physical release for the Castlevania Advance Collection on Nintendo Switch (Xbox One and PS4 will also receive a hardcopy release). The collection originally debuted digitally in September 2021 on the Nintendo eShop. It includes Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance, and Aria of Sorrow, with the SNES version of Castlevania: Dracula X included as a bonus. Pre-orders for the physical copy will open later this month on July 28th on the official Limited Run Games website, priced at $34.99 (or the regional equivalent). There will be four different…

This Swords & Bones 2 review is made by playing the Nintendo Switch version. Swords and Bones 2 is also available on PC (Steam) Last year, I played the first Swords and Bones on my Series X. Being a big fan of pixel art games, my first glimpse at the screenshots got me really intrigued. The screenshots were colorful, and the initial gameplay I saw promised some fun platforming action. However, the game didn’t live up to my expectations. While the graphics were nice, the overall experience was mostly mediocre. So, I approached this second entry with a bit of…

Back in 2000, with the launch of the PlayStation 2, Fantavision was one of the first games you could get your hands on. With its unique fireworks gameplay, it became a minor hit and was praised for its beautiful color palette. After a digital HD remaster release in February on the PS5, it is now receiving an official limited physical deluxe edition release. In North America, a 2,000 print run of ESRB-rated FANTAVISION 202X standard edition copies will be available for $29.99 exclusively via Video Games Plus. In Europe, a 2,000 print run of PEGI-rated FANTAVISION 202X Deluxe Edition copies will be available exclusively via Red…

During the Guerilla Collective showcase Apogee Entertainment announced Quest master, Developed by Skydevilpalm. The “game” brings you a robust toolset to build retro looking top-down dungeons and create your own adventure. From what we can make of the trailer you have several ways to make your own jrpg, action rpg or action adventure like Zelda. Once you have created your adventure world filled with enemies, quests and npc’s you can play through the game solo or with friends. “Quest Master hands over the controls to the players to make whatever they want,” said Julian Creutz, Lead Developer of Quest Master. “The…

In recent years the HD-2D art style has gained a lot of popularity and we have seen many new “retro” styled games using this art style. HD-2D is an art style that blends beautifully rendered and dynamic 3D backgrounds with 2D pixel sprites, creating an interesting intersection between old and new-school graphics. Many of us gamers (especially us) feel a lot of nostalgia for the pixel art styles of the past, and even with the constant evolution and improvement of realistic graphics, it is hard to beat a great pixel art game. Today Indie developer La Moutarde in partnership with…

Dotemu surprised us with one of the best retro-minded games last year. TMNT Shredder’s Revenge was a real blast from the past with its great pixel art style and brawler gameplay. We spent many hours playing as Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and their friends. So we are ecstatic to learn that the game is getting an expansion with many new features, as you can see in the trailer below. The DLC will contain a new game mode, New character colors and new playable characters including Usagi Yojimbo a ninja rabbit Here is an overview, via Dotemu: Check out some of…

I have always been a big fan of pixel art and Metroidvania-type games. Those who know me are aware of my penchant for challenging games that push my limits. Any game that combines these elements instantly finds a place on my “must-play” list. So, when I first saw footage of Chronicles of 2 Heroes, my “self-flagellation” sense started tingling. Its fast-paced combat and platforming looked intense and exactly what I wanted to experience. After spending roughly 10 hours playing the game, I can say that Chronicles of 2 Heroes offers its fair share of fun but also has a few…

Last year, I was browsing through the ever-growing list of retroachievements.org. A community website dedicated to bringing achievements to old retro games, in search of a new set to play. It was during this search that I first came across Front Mission. This tactical turn-based RPG featuring big giant mechs called wanzers did not disappoint me. With its immersive tactical gameplay, I spent countless hours engrossed in it, quickly elevating it to one of the greatest games of all time on my list. Therefore, I was ecstatic to hear about its remake, although initially, it was announced exclusively for the…

Back in 2015, Nightdive Studios acquired the rights to the cult classic System Shock from 1994. They released an enhanced version of the game. Shortly after, Nightdive Studios announced their plan to create a full-fledged remake. They aimed to fund its development through a Kickstarter campaign that started on June 29th, with a goal of US$900,000. The campaign successfully reached its goal with 19 days left, ultimately raising $1.35 million. After a tumultuous development journey with several changes, the game has finally been released on PC after 8 years. The original System Shock from 1994 was a first-person action-adventure game…